Pump Station Lead Person

Department:Water Operations
Developed:1/1/12
Effective:1/1/12
Approved STPUD:NH
Approved LOCAL 39:CS

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Pump Station Supervisor, and as assigned, provides direction to the Pump Station Operators on all operations and maintenance tasks and projects of District water and sewer pump stations systems. Trains less experienced operators, completes work orders, and safely performs regular Pump Station Operator II functions as needed for the efficient operation of the department. Works four 10-hour days on a schedule opposite the Pump Station Supervisor.

Job Physical Requirements Analysis

Job Specific Body Movements Occasionally
1/3 of time or less
Frequently
1/3 – 2/3 of time
Continuously
More than 2/3 of time
Sitting20% of day  
Standing  70% of day
Walking 30% of day 
Driving 30% of day 
Hearing  100% of day
Speaking10% of day  
Lifting 1-20 lbs X 
Lifting 20-50 lbs X 
Lifting 50+ lbs X 
Working/reaching above shoulderX  
Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level X 
Working with body bent over at waist X 
Working in kneeling position X 
CrawlingX  
Climbing stairs X 
Climbing ladder X 
Major Hand  X
Pulling X 
Pushing X 
Fine Manipulation X 
Typing/KeyboardX  
Writing X 
Simple Grasping  X
FilingX  
Power Grip X 
Tools X 
Equipment X 
Hand Twisting X 
FoldingX  

Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:

Object Height
Equipment0 – 40 feet
Equipment0 to minus 40 feet (dry wells and wet wells)

Equipment Used

Trucks, snow plows, sewer vacuum truck, pumps, motors, valves, trucks, welding and metal fabrication equipment, hand and power tools, forklift, crane truck, scientific instruments, computers, flow meters, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, metal lathes, milling machines, hydraulic press and benders, grinders, drills, air compressors, snow cat, snowmobile, snow removal equipment, log books, charts, graphs, radios.

Working Conditions

Exposures to all weather conditions, including severe weather (blizzards). Works with extremely hazardous chemicals (sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone). Exposed to noxious fumes and odors from equipment welding, sewer wet wells. Frequently works in confined spaces above and below ground, including wet and dry wells, storage tanks, vaults, and manholes. May also be responsible for infrequent filing and computer work, of varying lengths of time. May be required to wear escape respirator in a confined space entry.